Sheikhov Surname
Approximately 27 people bear this surname
Sheikhov Surname User-submission:
Sheikhov is a Russified form of the Arabic title Sheikh, commonly used by leaders of Muslim communities.
Sheikhov Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 10 | 1:4,552,270 | 216,874 |
| Russia | 9 | 1:16,013,673 | 414,297 |
| Georgia | 6 | 1:624,258 | 19,750 |
| Armenia | 1 | 1:2,930,180 | 22,770 |
| Tajikistan | 1 | 1:8,386,692 | 12,859 |
Sheikhov Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Sheikhov is a Russified form of the Arabic title Sheikh, commonly used by leaders of Muslim communities.
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Where Does The Last Name Sheikhov Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Sheikhov (Georgian: შეიხოვი, Russian: Шеихов) is found most in Ukraine. It can occur as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Sheikhov? popularity and diffusion
Sheikhov is the 3,798,600th most frequently used last name on a worldwide basis, held by approximately 1 in 269,909,108 people. It is primarily found in Europe, where 70 percent of Sheikhov are found; 70 percent are found in Eastern Europe and 70 percent are found in East Slavic Europe.
Sheikhov is most commonly held in Ukraine, where it is borne by 10 people, or 1 in 4,552,270. In Ukraine Sheikhov is primarily found in: Luhansk Oblast, where 20 percent are found, Mykolaiv Oblast, where 20 percent are found and Volyn Oblast, where 20 percent are found. Other than Ukraine this last name occurs in 4 countries. It is also common in Russia, where 33 percent are found and Georgia, where 22 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
Sheikhov Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sheikhov in the Georgian language | ||
| შეიხოვი | sheikhovi | - |
| Sheikhov in the Russian language | ||
| Шеихов | seihov | - |
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